HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
详 — detailed
- Reading
- xiáng
- Meaning
- detailed
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
详 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xiáng and it means detailed. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
详 appears in everyday chinese words such as 详细 (detailed, in detail), 安详 (serene, composed) and 详尽 (detailed, comprehensive).
Chinese words containing 详
Frequently asked questions
What does 详 mean in Chinese?
详 means detailed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 详 read?
详 is read xiáng. Reading it inside real words — 详细 and 安详 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 详 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 详 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 详 in a word?
A common word containing 详 is 详细 (xiángxì) — "detailed, in detail". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 详 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 详 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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